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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
GALVESTON.
Mortality Among Cattle--A Prominent
Suit--A Cargo of Ore.
SnociaI Tnlauran n tha statesman

Special Telegram o the statesman.
GALVESTON, June 14.-Capt Brown, Ct Double
bayou and an extensive cattle raiser is in the city
to.da. and reports that cattle in that section are
diving " scores from the effects of the sting Of
ny, some of his neiGhbors having lost at
least one-fourth Of their herds. CAPTAIN
Brown SAYS that the fly generally MAKES
its appearance among the cattle at the close OF
long drouth, but that its suing has never before
proven 80 fatal Many of the cattle stung at night
die next day, and the prairie is strewn with hun
dreds of carcasses. The fy is aiso re oIted TO be
causing considerable morality among the cattle
between High island and the Sabine. Rain has
fallen, with good resulte.
Tie case of John Barbour vs, the City of Calves
ton tie same being suit for damages n the sum
of 800 came on to be heard in the district court
to-day This suit has been pending since 1919.
1t was tried and appealed to the supreme court and
Judgment rendered, and the case WIS remanded for
a new trial. The plaintiff alleges that on June 81,
1915, his en.yearold son received injuries from
SS1eh SaFe fodt ne on ''e0i G Screw 'H head that hat
protruded from the sidewalk on Eighteenth street,
and that by the death of his son he sustained
actual damages in the sum of S2,5OO, for which he
sues, together with exemplary damages in tie sum
of S20,0.0.
The schooners May Jennette and o. IL. Moore
arrived this morning from Corpus Christl, with q
general cargo, that Immediately transferred to
the steamer Coma, for New York The cargo of
the former contested of l2J sacks OF silver ore
from The mines of Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
STRIKE RIOTS.
Disorder and Violence at the Railway
Docks In Cleveland,

DOChS III Sl0V6luAu'
CLEVELAND June 14-A strike on the docks of
the New York, Pennsylvan u & Ohio railroad, cul-
minated in riot this afternoon. About a month
ago the men who load ore into the cars at the
docks struck for 81, advance of % cents. Since
then their places have been filed by coored men
from the south, and foreigners brought here from
Chicago. For fortnight the workmen have been
given police protection, as the strikers, who are
Irish, have threatened to drive them ont of town
This afternoon George Vactor, cooled porter at
the Central depot, took Superintendent O'Brien
OF the New York; Pennsylvania ~ Ohio railroad,
his Ginner to the docks The strikers, who had
congre,.ated in large numbers, attacked him, and,
JnoJkDg him to the sr0unj, beat him in Ia terrible
manner, and would have killed him he'd they not
BEEN driven away by the police
At the slme ime John Manyon, living on D.
vieion street, started home TO dinner. He loads
ore from vessels, is striker or''scaD lie was as
saulted just the same, however, ard had his leg
broken. The police called for assistance, and the
patrol wagon dashed to the scene and the officers
dispersed the mob.
The railroad company, seeing that they would
have to act quick to prevent bloody scene, loaded
their imported colored men into train and, amid
shower of bricks and ore, steamed away to the sub.
nrbs. John Joyce, one OF the men who assaulted
Vactor has been arrested.
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Tarrihla Rrntalitv

REDsvuLE, June 14.-Rev. George Pillard
pastor of the North Fork Methodist church, and
teacher in the boys school, during the week. while
crossing the lawn a few days ago, during recess,
was struck by ball IN the face, brulsing him
severely. yhe boy who threw the ball at once
ran forward and begged pardon. The minister,
infHriated by pain, knocked the boy down, and
stamped on him until the boys united and drove
the preacher away. The lad who was in q terrible
condition was tenderly carried to the dormitory
by his companions. The minister said that his
temper for the minute had crazed him. The boy
died and Pillard fled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
ABOLITIONIST DEAD.
Bufflm, the Former Companion of Garri
son and ps-Reminiscences

buuum, the f1Ormer companion Oh Ndrrl
son and ps-Reminiscences.
Boston, June 18. Hon James N. Buffum, one
of the last of the band of ahoitioniss led by Garr
son ana Phillips, died at his home in Lynn last
evening, at l O'Clock. Mr.. Buffum has been grad
ually failing for several months and his death was
known to be not far in the future when he ce g.
brated his sOth birthday few weeks ago He had
been unconscious for fortyeight hours pre-
Hous to his death, and passed away
without suffering. Only his family
were present, The anti-slavery Gauss early en-
listed MIR. BuGum's sympathy and active co.
operation. He made the acquaintance of VIII
liam Lloyd Garrison in 1891, whose lifelong
friendship and esteem he retained. The l.lberator
dates its existence from that year and Mr.. Buffum
was a subscriber and constant reader during its
continuance Of 30 years, When Fred Douglass
was dragged out of car on an eastern railroad
becaSse of his color, Mr.. Buffum heroically caught
the mob, He and Douglass went to England
In 1S5 to protest against the Free Church of Scot
land keeping the money contributed to Il by the
slave holders Of America. The two champions CO.
operated with Henry c. Wright and George
Thompson, and held an anti-slavery meeting In
Scotland during that memorable trip. Mr.. Buffum
made friends with Golden and Bright, O'Connell,
Father Mathews, Richard d. Webb, the correspond
ent OF Edmund Quincy, and James HauRhton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
NEW ORLEANS.
List of the Chief Prizes Drawn at the N ew
Orleans Lottery.

List of the Chief Prizes Drawn at the N ew
Orleans Lottery.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
New ORLEANS, June IA No. 81, 140, first capital
prize 100000; sold in New Orleans, New York,
Omaha, Neb., Austin and Dallas, Texas, and Cliff
tonville Miss.
No Il, ,65S, second prize, 100000; sold in Boston,
san Francisco and San Diego, Cal, Leavenworth,
Kan. Chicago, III , Memphis and Gates, Tenn,
Buffalo, n. Y, Erie, Pa Alton, Iowa.
No. 1916, third prize, $4,000.
No 34,r1S, fourth prize, $4,000; sold in New
Orleans, New York, Boston, San Francisco and
Jan Jose, Cal, Washington, D. c.. Louisville Ky,
Portland, Me-, Richmond, Va, Chester, Neb,
Manor ard Texarksna Tex.
No. 3S 827, prize, $4,000 sold in New Orleans.
No. 81, ,77S, prize, $4,000; s)ld in New Orleans,
New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Port Huron,
Mich Ogden, Utah, West Point, Ga, Tucson,
No. 6792, No. 2S,333, No. 31,5n, No. 1851
No. 1856, each 5000, sold in New. York, New Or
leans, Boston, Chicago and Cairo. ILL.,, Cincinnati,
and Toledo, Ohio; San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Oakland, Calay Washington, y. C;,, Memphis,
Kansas City, Detroit, Mich, Fort Wayne, Ind,
Pueblo, Col, Carson City, Neb., and other points
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ENGLAND.
GROWN rnINcr OF aERMANY.

LONDON, June 14.--The Chronicles Berlin cor
respondent emphasizes the recent adverse reports
regarding the condition of the crown prince OF
Germany. lie asserts that Prince Bismarck con-
siders the crown princes life doomed and that the
latters family are prepared for the worst. The
correspondent says he has heard that the real
statement OF Prof. Virchow was concealed; that
the professor went TO the palace and with tears
in his eyes declared that his examination had led
him to believe that the malady was incurable and
that the princes life was in danger.
special st writing to the Berlin "Tagblatr
say he believes that the case Of the crown prince
is a serious one, and that the fitting time for an
operation Is being allowed TO pass owing TO T. ers
for the result II is necessary, he says, TO remove
the larynx, which le the only operation that can
of his voice. The specialist declares II the affec.
ton were only simply a polypus, matters woald
never have reached their present serious aspect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Qould's Return.

NEW YORK. June 14.-Jay Gould has returned
from q weeks catching cruise TO Fortress Monroe.
81 am not dead yet in spite Of Wall street ru-
mors," he said. II intend TO take II easy this
summer, and undoubtedly ehall make many trips.
see that railroad earnings are good, and those of
the Missouri Pacific system exceptionally favor
able look for q continuance OF this heavy traffic,
80 far at least as our roads concerned" Speak
ing Of the money market Mr.. Gould says It is
a time, perhaps, when prudence Is necessary, but,
80 far as can see the country 10 unusually proc
porous, and disturbances that likely TO occur
will probably be transient
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
THE COFFEE PANIC.
The Trouble Practically Over and Conf
dence Restored.

dence Restored.
New York, June 4-The feeling in the street
among the office brokers is stronger this morning.
Cables from Havre and Rio note an increase Of
prices standing at Havre cents above New York
quotations, and cents above quotations at Rio,
4 private Havre cable dated to-day at 030 a. m,
Q yes an advance of 2 francs, which is equivalent
TO 40 points in the New York market. All this
tends to strengthen the feeling on Change. Th-
talk on the street is of the grand stand of the old
war horse, j. j. O'Donoghue, In staying the tide
Yesterday, which would otherwise caused wide.
spread disaster. ODonoghue feels confident. He
believes the scene of yesterday will not be re-
peated
closely pushed yesterday and Two others lad a
narrow escape, but they are all right to-day. The
big one has now 5000 in bank to its credit,
and will meet all demands | stand behind them
and there is no danger. All feel that the market
is now in stronger hands. Buyers are beginning
to think the bottom is reached and are sending in
orders | have filed orders for 1900 bags this
morning in regular style of business. The Rio
specuators who bolstered up this boom, ara con-
sidered shaky lot. They have way of dropping
on falling market.
Spectators and brokers from Baltimore and
PHILADELPHIA are 1ocking into the street to-day,
and general feeling of suppressed excitement
rules Brokers are gathered together the
streets discussing the situation this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Burglars and Thieves.

Special Telegram to this Statesman
HoUsroN, June 14.-Innumerable burglaries have
occurred in this city during the past month, and
the police have 30 far been unable to secure any of
the midnight prowlers. At an early hour this
morning. the store of Dan O'Brien, on the Harris
burg road, was broken into and general inventory
of stock was taken by the burglars. Among the
goods stolen were between thirty and forty sacks
of four, several sacks of meal, and large quantity
of general merchandise. The thieves evidently
knew the ground as they selected the best brands
of everything
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
stables eurned.

ST. LOUIE, June 1i.-At1 o'clock this morning
the large stable of the Lafayette brewery was
gutted by fire, involving loss of about $ls,OOO
Half dozen valuable draft horses were burned
Several team stsrs and their families lived In the
upper part Of the building and they lost all their
effects. Almost simultaneously, fire broke out
in the extensite stable Of the Mound City street
Car company, on the corner of Glasgow and Je her
son avenues. These stables were vslued at
s25O o, and were totally destroyed. Out OF thirty
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Almost a Tragedy.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN AETOSGO, June II "A tragedy, 10 which
Lilly Wilson, pretty variety actress, would have
been the chief participant, barely ayerted to
day. It seems that Lilly, for several months, has
been much enamored Of Jacobo Coy. Mr.. COys
the actress 70 protest Hot words ensUed, and
Miss Wilson jerked ont a revolver which she
leveled on Mrs. Coy, and was just about to pRll
the trigger, when the latter's mother prevented.
hOnd.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Car Thiauaa.

OMAHA, June IA Discovery has been made that
the conductors and brakemen on the Union Pacific
railroad have been carrying on systematic scheme
of robbery like thai exposed some months ago on
the Pennsylvania railroad. Yesterday car was
broken open at Central City. and the goods taken
from IL. A telegram was received by an official
here giving list of the stolen property, and also
stating that the thieves had been sp ed, Several
robbefies of the same character have been COM
mitted at Central City, and It seems that crews
running east from Cheyenne are the most deeply
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
The Vanderbilt Hairs.

PITTsBURG, June u The application Of the
Vanderbilt heirs 10 break the trust deed conveying
the majority of PittsDurg & Lake Erie railroad
stock, was argued to-day in the common pleas
court Knox d. Reed and John DalzieI ap-
peared for the VaLderbilts. Mr.. Knox
claimed In his argument the
trust was against public policy, and that at best,
II was but proxy and was reyocable. This case
will decide the quseton Of right to create railroad
trusts, and also will dispose of SI000O,000 prop.
erty. Judge Stowe reserved his decision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Made m Assirnmant.

NEW York, June H.-A Philadelphia special
says: "The Cr0zier Iron and Steel company made
assignment for the benefit Of It's creditors. The
preferred credits amount 70 S375,OO The assign
some legal difficulties. The works are located at
Roanoke, Va, aud the principal owner is Samuel
4. Crozier, of Chester Rolling mie, in this state
IL IL rated al over q million dollars"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
The Indian Campaign.

TUCSON, Arizona, June 14.-General Miles has
arrived here to take personal charge of the Indian
campaign, as there is every indication of pro
longed war. Suspicion has been turned 10 the
Indians San Pedro reservation as being abet-
tors of the San Carlos renegsdes. This fact seems
now to be established. The former have kept the
hostes informed as to the movements of the
trooDa and have also furnished them horses to aid
th.m in escaping their pursuit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
WASHINGTON NOTES,
NEWS FROM MILES.

WAeHIhGrJE, June 14.-Ths adjltant- genefal
to day received the following telegram from Gen.
o. o. How ard, dated San Francisco, June ID:
"General Miles telegraphed that Captain Pierce
reports only siXt' en- men absent from San Carlos
and that all the Indians the reservation under
stand that the action of few reflects upon the
sha be cap u ed. He leay Los Angels to-day,
for Fort Grant
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submerped with salt water.

NEW ORLEANS, June 14.-A special from Pointe
La Hsche, La, says: A brick east wind has been
blowing four DAYS, and has driven the runous salt
water of the gulf up, submerging all the rice fields
from this point to the quarantine station-a dis
tance of thirty miles and forced it inland up as
far as LaChienlche, In St Bernard parish, and all
along the east bank of tue river to this point The
damage cannot now he estimated, but II the bright
sunshine follows the subsidence of the floods, then
not head of rice will be made for thirty miles
along the east bank OF the Mississippi.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
A SOCIALIST RIOT.
Desperate Conflict in a Pleasure Park
Near New York.

N ear new Ofk
JERSEY CITY, June 13.--A desperate affray took
pIace Yesterday afternoon at Conrad Schnectedy's
OAK Cliff park, Union township, N j. 1t was
engaged for the day by the socia lists, who assem-
he'd about 300 strong TO hear addresses by
Johann Most and hisi cO-laborer, Braunschweig.
The mark was d. cOrsted with Japanese lanterns
and red flsgs, and vast quantity Of beer was
tapped zach socialist invested twenty-five cents
and entitled them to six glasses Of beer
The proceeds of the picnic, it was
announced, would be used to obtain new trial for
the condemned anarchists IN chicago. About
dozen swartby men we're In charge of the park
cate. and closely scrudnized all comers. They de-
nisd admittapce to ALL whether suspected Of being
reporters or detectives.
noon, when disturbance occurred. row was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Lines from Llano.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LLANo, June 1--we had one of the heaviest
rains IF the season last night 1t commenced about
IL o'clock and rained about one hour and a half
very hard. This makes it certain that Llano
county will raise the best crop in three years.
Crops of all kinds are fine.
The excitement about the mineral find stlll runs
high. A Leadvile r. sh ia almost certain. Mining
will reach here in lew days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Alleged Forger Arrested.

rested at Rich Valley, near here, yesterday. He
went there few days ago and hired out as a Ia
borer to farmer Saturday a United States de-
tective arrived at Rich Valley, and informed the
farmer that the laborer was wanted In Tennessee
for the forging of checks on Governor Bates thir.
teen months ago, for $4,000. Fowler Is one of
the most expert forgers In the country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
NORTH TEXAS.

Died Of her injuries Fatal
Stabbing-Two Crimes.
Special Telegram to the Statesman
HONEY GROVE. June 14-Jlm Williams, the man
who was hurt here yesterday afternoon in diff
Gully with Dave Edwards, died last night about IL
O'Clock from injuries sustained by the lick ne re.
Ceived on the head. Young Edwards was re-arrested
and brought to town to day He had hearing before
Squire Lemon, and was bound over to appear be-
fore the district court in the sum of $500
News reached the city this afternoon of diff
Guilty at Tigertown small town fifteen miles
northeast from he e, between man
named Holt, and another whose name
could not be learned. They were working to-
gether in field and became involved in quarrel,
when Holt received three stabs with knife in the
hands of the other man, from the effects of which
he will probably die
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
MYsTRR1oUsLY DISAPPEARED.
Story of Young Girl Who Fled With
Her Lover.


SAN ANTONIO, June 13.-Ofiicer VanRiper ar.
rested yesterday, Mexican named Antonio Con.
zales on the charge of the abduction of a seven
teen-yeal old girl, whose mother and brother live
near Foresviile, who came up Saturday to look for
her She "a ne here three weeks ago and visited
relatives on Tobin hill. She soon after aisap-
peared mysterously, and the relatives informed the
reporter her mother and brother have been
working TO find her ever since. Yesterday they
learned she was living with the man Gonzales at
the house of Mrs. Ebick, on Perry street, and
when her brother went to inquire he was told that
she vas not there, but they would not let him
enter Summoning the policeman Van
Riper the, went to the house, and as
Vank iper entered Gonzales came out OF
the room half dressed, and the officer
saw the girl jump out of the window and run to
the back yard. He followed md arrested her.
Gonzales was charged before Justice Baines tc-
day with abduction, and his case was transferred
to the grand jury, while Gonzales went to jail The
Girl says he abducted her on a promise of mar
Tiage and has been living with him as his wife.
The girls name is Johnnie Droughty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
MY E.XPERZENCE

II have been afflicted for
many years with dyspepsia,
sick headache and affection
of the kidneys caused by
torpid liver. During last fall
and winter was Obliged to
suspend the most of my labor
in my field of home mission
ary work, on account of my
health. Early this spring 1
was induced to try Simmons
Liver Regulator, and have
had mere real good health
than for years before. 1t
relieves me at once, and is
more satisfactory than any
thing of the kindI ever tried.
I have also used it success
fully to ward off bilious at
cks.'-JosePh E. Wheeler,
Cumberland Pres. Minister,
Lebsnon, Mo.
Demand the trade mark (Z) be
guarantee for the buyer.
j. II. ZEILIN & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
ROUMANIA.
SINGULAR HAIL.

PHuLIPpooLrs, June l4.-Hail stones strangely
shaped, pointed and weighing over pound, re-
between the Adrianople and Shnmla, on the
south scope Of the Balkans, In eastern koumalia.
The hqilstones destroyed the harvest, killed many
laborers and cattle in the 6e de and pierced the
roofs of houses like bullets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
A Colorad Haireas

ATLANTA, June H. The case of Daniel Dickson
Wallace was decided to-day by the state supreme
court, in favor of Amanda EuHanks, the colored
legatee Amanda Eubanks was the illegiumate
daughter of Wallace. When dying he willed her
100000. The conteet of the will was made, hut
the supreme court held whites and blacks are on
an equality so far as Inheritance goes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
The Sealy Rifles.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, June 14.-Sealy Rifles, which took
the G md prize at the late encampment at Paris,
Texas, we're given reception and banquet at the
Beach hotel tonight by their lady friends. IL was
A recherche affair in all its details
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
1n-nned From a Bridge.

CINCINNATI, June 14-Wm, Mahoney last night
jumped from the suspension bridge, He darteo
down the head of the foremaet, struck the water
with his head, and, when he come TO and came up.
started 10 swim TO the Kentucky shore, but was
taken up by men In a boat who saw the leap. he
was not hurt seriously,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
The Henning Trial

Fort WORTH, June 1.-THE entire day was con
sumed in the district court in obtaining jury to
try II. Henning, indicted for the murder OF
Richard Townsend, on the memorable 3d of April,
1886. At O'Clock the twelve had been obtained
Testimony begins tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Tom Varnell.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HnIsBORo, June 1.-THE hsbeas corpus trial
ofthe state vs. Tom II. Varnell has just been con-
cluded. Judge Hale refused him ball. but or
dered the sheriff TO remove him to larger cell
and allow him to take exercise under a strong
rd
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AT THE HEAD.

Best Pianos.
Best Organs.
Best Warranty.
Largest Stock.
Most Varied Stock.
Goods Exactly as Represented.
instruments of all Grades and Prices.
Easy Terms TO Prompt Paying Purchasers.
II. II. HAZARD & CO.,
Music Dealers,
gl2 Congress ave,
Austin, Texas.
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Anti-Povertv Society.

PHILADELPHIA, June 14.-John Russell Young,
ex-Unted States minister 10 China, was elected
president Of the anti poverty society OF Philadei-
phia (the Henry George-Dr. McGlynn party last
night.
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Rainfall,

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
GALVESTON, June 14.-Rain fell at the following
places to-day: Galveston, 80; Houston, III
Hearne, .Oi;Cuero, %; Huntsville, %; Austin, ~;
Brennan, .1S.
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four males, valued at s75 each, only few were
rescued. Ihree hundred sets of harness we're
burned, and large amount OF feed was consumed.
No cars were destroyed or damaged. The in.
snrance is not obtainable to.night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Mexican Securities.

BosroN, June 1l.-Mexican Central bonds
Fours, 73$@74; rs, 7Sy5@TS; scrip, i0sOlOsh; /;
common, 13AGJlS9s.